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5 July 2023
INEOS Acquires TotalEnergies' Petrochemical Assets in Southern France
The acquisition includes steam crackers, aromatics, polypropylene businesses, and ethylene pipelines. It aims to enhance competitiveness and support Net Zero 2050 goals, pending regulatory approval.
4 July 2023
INEOS Styrolution, EGN, and Tomra to Recycle Polystyrene for Food Packaging
A new facility in Krefeld, Germany will recycle post-consumer polystyrene into food-grade material, starting mid-2025, using advanced mechanical recycling and purification processes.
10 August 2022
Sundolitt Opens New EPS Factory in Corby, UK
The new facility, relocated from Gateshead, boosts production for construction and civil engineering. It underscores confidence in the UK market and will create local jobs.
30 June 2022
Trinseo and GMP to Build Recycling Plant in Netherlands
The new plant will recycle polystyrene for food packaging, aiming for a 2024 startup. It will enhance circularity and sustainability, supporting long-term agreements and further research.
25 November 2021
INEOS Styrolution to Build Europe's First Polystyrene Recycling Pilot Plant
The pilot plant in Swindon will use depolymerisation to recycle polystyrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It will be operational in the second half of 2022.
12 August 2021
SUNPOR Kunststoff to Boost EPS Bead Production by 30,000 Tons
Due to rising EPS demand, production capacity will increase by 30,000 tons annually. The expansion, taking 6-8 months, will complete by Q2 2022, aiding climate goals through improved insulation.

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